2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Biblical Studies School for You
Biblical Studies is the #145 most popular major in the country with 4,119 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for Bible majors pursuing a .
Top Southwest Region Schools in Biblical Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Grand Canyon University the best school in the Southwest Region for Biblical studies students. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dallas Theological Seminary. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. DTS Dallas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Dallas.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Criswell College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Criswell College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Assemblies of God University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that Bible majors at Southwestern Assemblies of God University take out is $29,875. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.
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The excellent programs at Dallas Baptist University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best Biblical studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Houston Baptist University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. HBU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston.
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Hardin - Simmons University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Oral Roberts University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best Biblical studies programs. Located in the city of Tulsa, ORU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Biblical Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best Biblical studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 398 |
| Arizona | 26 |
| Oklahoma | 36 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Bible
Biblical Studies is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 15,832 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 3,116 |
| Religious Education | 1,417 |
| Missionary Studies | 1,220 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1,166 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.